Mitchell County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mitchell County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Texas
Mitchell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 326.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Mitchell County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Mitchell County at a glance: 9.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 146 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). After it: SR-350 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Mitchell County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 16 |
| SR-350 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| Cr 139 | 2 |
| E 900 Interstate 20 Ssr | 2 |
| Hickory St | 2 |
| Westpoint Ave | 2 |
| Co Rd 424 | 1 |
| E 100 I 20 Frontage Rd | 1 |
| E 200 2Nd St | 1 |
Mitchell County at a glance
| Population | 8,968 |
| Land area | 911.1 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,110 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +165% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 29 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | +3% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mitchell County
ZIP codes in Mitchell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mitchell County
How many truck crashes happen in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County has had 345 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 146 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mitchell County?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Mitchell County: 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mitchell County?
Truck crashes in Mitchell County peak in November, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mitchell County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mitchell County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Mitchell County has 326.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mitchell County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.